Longmont Trash Schedule: Collection Days, Holidays, and Guidelines

Knowing your trash collection schedule is key to ensuring your waste is disposed of properly in Longmont. This article provides a comprehensive overview of trash collection days, holidays impacting service, and guidelines to follow so you never miss a pickup.

Collection Days

Trash collection in Longmont occurs once or twice weekly depending on the service level you have signed up for.

Twice-Weekly Trash Collection

If you have opted for twice-weekly trash service, your collection days will be:

• East of Main Street: Monday and Thursday
• West of Main Street: Tuesday and Friday

Twice-weekly customers have grey trash carts. Put your cart out by 7 AM on your designated collection days.

Once-Weekly Trash Collection

For once-weekly trash customers, collection occurs either on Mondays or Tuesdays depending on your location:

• East of Main Street: Monday
• West of Main Street: Tuesday

Once-weekly customers have yellow trash carts. Your cart must be curbside by 7 AM on your assigned day.

Finding Your Collection Day

Not sure if you’re east or west of Main Street? The best way to check your specifics trash collection day is using the online collection calendar.

Simply enter your address and the calendar will show your designated collection days for trash, recycling, compost, and other services.

You can also refer to the printable collection calendar maps available on the City’s website:

• East of Main Street Collection Calendar
• West of Main Street Collection Calendar

Holiday Schedule

Trash collection is impacted on certain holidays throughout the year.

The City of Longmont does NOT provide trash collection on the following holidays:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents’ Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Day

During holiday weeks, if your regular collection day falls on or after the holiday, pickup will be delayed by one day.

For example:

• If your usual collection is Monday and the holiday is on Monday, your pickup will slide to Tuesday that week
• If your usual collection is Wednesday and the holiday is on Monday, your pickup will slide to Thursday that week

The only exception is the Friday after Thanksgiving. Although a City holiday, trash collection still occurs on that Friday.

Collection Guidelines

Follow these key guidelines for smooth trash collection in Longmont:

Curb Placement

• Place carts within 2 feet of the curb or alleyway edge
• Carts must be at least 3 feet apart from each other
• Do not place behind parked cars or other obstacles
• Face cart opening toward the street
• Avoid placing near low-hanging tree branches

Bagging Waste

• Bag all trash before placing in carts to keep clean and prevent litter
• Tie bags to keep contents contained
• Do not jam in more than will fit loosely with the lid closed

Prohibited Items

Do NOT place the following loose in trash carts:

• Dirt, rocks, concrete
• Hot ashes or flammable liquids like fuel or paint
• Construction debris
• Hazardous materials like chemicals, batteries, pesticides
• Dead animals
• Electronics like TVs and computers

Overweight Carts

Carts containing excess weight will not be collected. Avoid over-stuffing and make sure carts weigh less than 125 pounds. Overflowing lids will also not be collected.

Container Care

• Report damaged carts for repair and replacement
• Keep carts clean and sanitary
• Do not paint or alter carts

Following these guidelines will help ensure your Longmont trash is collected on schedule. Let the collection calendar be your guide and refer to it whenever holidays approach or you need to confirm your designated day. Consistent compliance with the City’s guidelines will keep your neighborhood clean and services running smoothly.